Homicide Bureau (1939)
THERE'S LOTS OF LAW IN A RIGHT TO THE JAW!
After being criticized by the Citizens' League for his inability to cope with a crime wave, Police Captain Haines orders his men in the Homicide Bureau to clean up all their cases, but without violating the constitutional rights of any suspect. Detective Jim Logan is ordered to meet the incoming new-head of the Police Department lab and internal affairs, J.G. Bliss, and takes an instant dislike to her over her attitude toward criminal's rights.
Director: Charles C. Coleman
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 5, 1939
Cast
- Rita Hayworth - J.G. Bliss
- Bruce Cabot - Jim Logan
- Marc Lawrence - Chuck Brown
- Richard Fiske - Hank
- Moroni Olsen - Captain Haines
- Norman Willis - Briggs
- Gene Morgan - Blake
- Robert Paige - Thurston
- Lee Prather - Jamison
- Eddie Fetherston - Specks
Screenplay
- Earle Snell (Screenplay)
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest
Keywords
police, killer
More Films by Director: Charles C. Coleman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Homicide Bureau about?
- After being criticized by the Citizens' League for his inability to cope with a crime wave, Police Captain Haines orders his men in the Homicide Bureau to clean up all their cases, but without violating the constitutional rights of any suspect. Detective Jim Logan is ordered to meet the incoming new-head of the Police Department lab and internal affairs, J.G. Bliss, and takes an instant dislike to her over her attitude toward criminal's rights.
- Who directed Homicide Bureau?
- Homicide Bureau was directed by Charles C. Coleman.
- Who stars in Homicide Bureau?
- Homicide Bureau stars Rita Hayworth, Bruce Cabot, Marc Lawrence, Richard Fiske, Moroni Olsen, Norman Willis.
- How long is Homicide Bureau?
- Homicide Bureau has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Homicide Bureau?
- Homicide Bureau is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Homicide Bureau produced?
- Homicide Bureau was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Homicide Bureau?
- The themes of Homicide Bureau include: Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Brutality, Justice, and Protest.